Once regarded as 'a weekend city', Belgium's capital is now enticing more visitors to slow down and stay longer. While tourists enjoy the beer and chocolates, patient travelers are rewarded with a choice of almost 90 museums, some of the best city parks on the continent, and a wealth of dazzling architecture. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introducing Brussels - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Grand Place - The Royal Palace - Town Hall - Manneken Pis - Horta Museum - Coudenberg - Atomium - Place du Grand Sablon - Beer and Chocolate Tours - European Parliament Building - Mini Europe - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat and Drink - Places to Shop